# Smart Barcodes — Free barcode reader

> Scans 1D/2D barcodes, displays encoded text, and offers direct actions. (iPhone/iPad app by GetSmart Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-barcodes/id1302979989 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GetSmart Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/564563189)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-barcodes/id1302979989/reviews.md

## What is Smart Barcodes?

Reads many 1D and 2D barcodes and displays the encoded text.
It detects:

URLs - tap to go there in Safari
Phone numbers - tap to make a call
Addresses - tap to display in Maps
Tracking numbers - tap to track at the shipping website

It saves scanned information, and you can give the saved scans a name to remind you where it came from.

No information is collected or transmitted from your device at any time.

## Key features

- Reads 1D and 2D barcodes
- Displays encoded text
- Detects URLs, phone numbers, addresses, tracking numbers
- Direct actions for detected data (call, map, track)
- Saves scanned information
- Allows naming saved scans

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-barcodes/id1302979989/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Scam

*2020-03-01*

Links to someone talking about his history as a programmer and how he does this for a living.

## Frequently asked questions about Smart Barcodes

### Does Smart Barcodes have ads?

No, Smart Barcodes does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### What devices is Smart Barcodes compatible with?

Smart Barcodes is designed for iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently available for other platforms.

### How often is Smart Barcodes updated?

The latest version of Smart Barcodes is 1.1, last updated on November 7, 2017. Future updates will depend on developer plans.

### What is the age rating for Smart Barcodes?

Smart Barcodes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Smart Barcodes collect user data?

No, Smart Barcodes explicitly states that no information is collected or transmitted from your device at any time, ensuring user privacy.

### Can I use Smart Barcodes offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality. However, barcode scanning itself typically requires the device's camera and processing, which may function offline depending on the encoding.

### What types of barcodes can Smart Barcodes read?

Smart Barcodes can read many 1D and 2D barcodes, including those encoding URLs, phone numbers, addresses, and tracking numbers.

### What actions can I take with scanned information in Smart Barcodes?

Once a barcode is scanned, Smart Barcodes can directly open URLs in Safari, initiate phone calls, display addresses in Maps, or track shipments on their respective websites.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2017-11-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fix and improvements.
New scans now appear at the top.
Deleting the last scan done on a given day deletes the day itself from the list.

### 1.0 — 2017-10-31

No release notes.

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## More apps by GetSmart Software

- [SmartLaunch 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartlaunch-2/id568729036)

All apps by GetSmart Software: https://appshunter.io/developer/564563189

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